Bellmont Elementary School

1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bellmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bellmont Elementary School's student population of 684 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

School Rankings

Bellmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellmont Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1291 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
38%
29%
41%
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellmont Elementary School's ranking?
Bellmont Elementary School is ranked #1291 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bellmont Elementary School?
684 students attend Bellmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bellmont Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellmont Elementary School?
Bellmont Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bellmont Elementary School offer ?
Bellmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellmont Elementary School part of?
Bellmont Elementary School is part of North Adams Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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